# Libra reader vs Reed

The clearest difference is ads: Libra reader at none against Reed's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Libra reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Reed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Libra reader | Reed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Mikhailov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782043188) | [Oh Hyeon Kwon](https://appshunter.io/developer/926648394) |

## What reviewers say

### Libra reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libra-reader/id6782043006)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Libra Pro – Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Libra Pro – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Reed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reed-text-reader/id6783131016)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Libra reader free?

Libra reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reed free?

Reed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Libra reader or Reed have ads?

Reed shows ads; Libra reader does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*